Tatra | 111s2 1951

: While wartime versions produced 210 hp, post-war models like the 1951 variant were typically rated at 180 hp (132.5 kW) at 1,800 rpm to improve long-term reliability.

: Air-cooled Tatra V910 V12 diesel with a 14.8-liter displacement. Tatra 111S2 1951

: 4-speed manual gearbox with a 2-speed auxiliary gearbox (4+1 speeds), providing both highway and off-road ratios. Drive System : Selectable 6x6 all-wheel drive . Payload Capacity : Approximately 10.3 tonnes . : While wartime versions produced 210 hp, post-war

The Tatra 111 series remained in production until 1962, with roughly manufactured in total. Its reliability was so legendary that a monument was eventually erected for the truck in Magadan, Siberia , to honor its service in developing the remote Far East. Drive System : Selectable 6x6 all-wheel drive

The 1951 Tatra 111S2 relied on the innovative "Tatra concept" featuring a central backbone tube chassis and independent swing half-axles, which provided exceptional off-road stability.

: The engine was air-cooled, which was a distinct advantage in extreme temperatures (both hot and cold) as it eliminated the risk of coolant freezing or boiling over. Historical Legacy

: By 1951, the earlier wartime "Einheits-cab" (made of wood and fiberboard due to steel shortages) had been replaced. Later models, including those from the early 1950s, featured steel-plated wooden frames or fully all-steel cabins .